Tag: master_boot_record

Uninstall vista bootloader

August 08, 2007 by Jason

Now this particular problem arises when you have installed Vista Beta\RC1 on your existing system in dual-boot mode, while installing vista overwrites the system MBR (Master Boot Record) to let you make choice between Vista and XP Or any other . But when you uninstall vista these settings just remain as it is and hence the dual-boot menu is visible even after uninstallation of vista.

Solution 1
The Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store contains boot configuration parameters and controls how the is started in Vista and Read More»

Putting the Boot In with Super Grub

February 26, 2007 by Jason

Here’s a handy tool for more advanced PC users, faced with a troublesome PC that just won’t boot. It’s called Super Grub, and if you’ve had any dealings with you may recognize the name as that of a popular bootloader ( stands for Grand Unified Bootloader). In case you are wondering a bootloader is a program that configures a PC prior to loading an whether it be or (in booting is controlled by a file called the Master Boot Record or MBR). Super can fix booting problems with both OS’s, and is a dab hand at sorting out MBR problems. All you have to do is download the files and use them to create a bootable floppy (or CD or USB drive). It’s not the sort of thing you’ll need to use very often, hopefully not at all, but you’ll be glad you downloaded come the day your PC stubbornly to boot!